Humane Quote by Friedrich Durrenmatt
“This inhuman world has to become more humane. But how?”
About This Quote
Source Play: "The Visit" (Der Besuch der alten Dame), 1956
Humanity must become kinder, yet the path to greater compassion is unclear.
In simple terms: We need more humanity, but how?
Key Takeaway
Seek ways to increase compassion.
Themes
humanity
ethics
compassion
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- community building
- conflict resolution
- policy making
Key Concepts
social philosophy
moral psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions foster humane societies?
- How can individuals influence systemic change?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑seated attitudes is difficult.
![“[W]e are the heirs of a past of rope, fire, and murder. I for one am not ashamed of this past. My shame is for those who became so inhuman that they could inflict this torture upon us.” quote by Martin Luther King, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ae7/martin-luther-king-jr-127_ashamed_w-e-are-the-heirs-of-a-past-of-rope-fire_62341.jpg)
